Conservation Of Matter

Definition: Conservation Of Matter

1. A fundamental principle of classical physics that matter cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system.

Synonyms: conservation of mass (n), law of conservation of mass (n), law of conservation of matter (n). (additional references)

Specialty definitions using "conservation of matter": Mass balance. (references)

Expression using "conservation of matter": law of conservation of matter. Additional references.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Language		Translations for "conservation of matter"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
German		Gesetz der Erhaltung der Masse (law of conservation of matter). (various references)

Greek		νόμος της διατήρησης της μάζας (law of conservation of matter). (various references)

Pig Latin		onservationcay ofay attermay
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.